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EVERY Saturday morning beginnings 30 years ago. of attrition. “Then the southern end features the true test of man, Started by the likes of Alan “It probably morphed out of opened up more in those days. woman and machine. ‘Shuttles’ Shuttleworth, Mick a ride John Dean from Cycle In the first 10 or so years if you ‘The Grind’ has become a Patten, Michael Dye and Digby World used to do from the Cod had a group of 12–12 it was a cycling institution on the Clever, the weekly journey to Hole and up around Coolum big group. Sunshine Coast since humble was always a battle and Yandina,” Shuttles said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 News Ultimate test on two wheels

FROM PAGE 1 “As they say on the T-shirts, we were cycling before it was cool.” During the early days, Nicklin Way had only one set of traffic lights and there was dirt either side of the bitumen. The original route went down toward Caloundra, over the bridge at Tooway Creek, over Catholic Church hill, and then along the headline from Moffats down to Kings Beach, then Military Jetty before making the return journey The Grind during winter 2001 through Battery Hill. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED up Nicklin Way. Over the years “They grew up with us and went there has been on from there. RYAN CAVANAGH some impressive “It’s been the breeding ground talent join the for a lot of good riders and also “The Grind for me is one of bunch, especially cycling etiquette. Everyone is those things that’s just a during the late welcome and it’s not selective in constant, as long at there is ’90s during the any way.” Saturdays there will be The formative years of Depending on the weekend, Grind, And it’s the Alan there could be between 60–100 always been that Commonwealth Shuttleworth. riders. It peaked a couple of years way since I Bank Cycle Classic when the likes back with 162 as part of a tribute Aboard Michael Ryan’s bike, started riding. of Dave Weir, Darryl Anderson and ride after Digby passed away. hitting 45kmh at Caloundra. It’s a bit weird to Henk Vogels used The Grind as Originally starting from the bus PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED think about to be part of their training. stop at Kawana, The Grind grew honest because it’s not a Triathletes such as Toby Coote, and has been setting off from the training ride, we all know The tangible thing, there is no Dave Dellow, Kirra Seidel, Steve Coffee Club at Mooloolaba since Grind is much more than that”. organisation, there is no Halliday and Rachael Paxton have the turn of the millennium. “It’s the ‘World Champs’ of rides owner. It just sort of happens... also used the weekly torture test While the group starts together, on the Coast. A chance to test it’s a great training tool for as part of their regime. the return is broken up into about yourself against your mates, many cyclists on the Coast, Even in the early days it was a 50 groups. among many of which compete widely regarded as the hardest battle to see who would be As for Shuttles, he reckons his on the national and international bunchie going. It’s great fun to dropped, and nowadays the pace form nowadays is circuit. swap off with the fellas and is still well and truly on as riders “no good”. “For me, The Grind was better catch up for brews on return to maintain speeds of between “I get down to than racing any race on the Mooloolaba. A1 banter.” 45–50kmh during the trip back to Pelican Waters with women's national circuit. There is Mooloolaba. them and then I nothing quite like the rush of “But be warned... it's not a ride “It’s always been a flog fest,” kiss them goodbye. adrenalin I felt riding among 100 or for the faint hearted. With a "world Shuttles said. I can’t fall off any so men and being able to keep up title" on the line, The Grind is a “It’s more conversation on the more I’d break,” he on most occasions... a feeling that race of attrition. No one waits for way down and less conversation said. made me keep going back for anyone. It's each man and woman on the way back. There are a “Some of them are world-class, more despite the guarantee of for themselves. And don't bunch of new young riders, like quality riders which push the extreme pain and suffering. I loved underestimate the veterans of The Dan Fitter and Ryan pace.” the friendly banter, words of Grind, like Craig Price and Mick Cavanagh…they all started with Talented local rider Samantha encouragement, and stories of Patton... they may look like your us. I remember pushing a little Dan Hemsley (pictured above) said “as battle shared over a post-ride grandfather but they ride like Fitter up the Catholic Church hill. much as everyone says it is a coffee. Andre Greipel!”

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HAWAII is firmly in the sights of Peregian Springs triathlete Dave Dellow. After winning the event in 2012, he returned Sunday to take second place in the Ironman (3.8km swim, 180km ride, 42.2km run) and bank enough points to earn a return to the Hawaii world championship. Dave said he was confident he had put injury and sickness behind him and was poised to have a serious crack at the big dance at Kona. He had to earn his spot the hard way, with a stellar marathon in a time of 2:50:13 off the back of of a 46:34 swim and 4:37:59 bike. Clayton Fettell had a six-minute buffer on the bike, but was run Pete Jacobs on the run in Cairns down by eventual winner Tim van on Sunday. Berkel (8:15:03) and Dave who were both outstanding in the Coincidently, Dave’s best 42.2km three-lap journey along performance in Kona also came in Cairns Esplanade. 2012 off the back of his Cairns “The form is slowly starting to victory when he finished ninth. come together now so hopefully I That was the same year will be ready to go in Kona in 17 Noosa’s Pete Jacobs claimed the Dave Dellow looking strong on the run in Cairns. weeks,” he said. title – and he too also found some PHOTOS: GRANT EDWARDS “The first 20km wasn’t too bad, of his best form in recent memory, and then it was a piano on the finishing third on Sunday in a time and ran up into third. “I have been able to train the back for the last 20. I was happy of 8:28:28 (46:32, 4:35:11, “Brad Kahlefeldt, who trains up best I have in years. Now that I to just get home in the end. 3:02:14). at Noosa as well, he was gaining a have reached that level I will take it “It got down to about one “I blew up on the bike and the little bit of time over the last 6km to the next level for Hawaii,” he minute 30 at one stage (from van last 60km I crawled into town. I and he had me worried...so I said. Berkel), but he just maintained that was just trying to think about sprinted the last few k. That has “I have been happy with what I buffer. He was a lot stronger than saving whatever I had for the run,” done me. have been able to achieve in me on the bike so he deserved to Pete said in recovery straight after “It was great to still be able to training. I haven’t been doing win.” the race. run hard at the end.” ridiculous amounts but I have The accountant, who works “I walked most aid stations just Pete said he had finally been been doing the most I have in part-time for Gary Binet’s to make sure that I did pace able to string together some years.” McDonald’s franchises, brought myself and that worked in my strong training sessions, having Fellow Sunshine Coast good form into the race, also favour because suddenly I went been able to make some good professionals Brad Kahlefeldt coming second at Port Macquarie back to sixth place and then three inroads with his health and injury (8:31:06) was fourth and Luke Ironman last month. guys fell apart. I just kept my pace since January. McKenzie finished sixth (8:33:50).

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CROSSING the Ironman Cairns finish line, Beerwah’s Damien Collins had given it everything. Despite matching his marathon time from Melbourne last year, a limited preparation due to injury meant he had to dig deeper than ever before on the run. He finished 12th overall, but was trumped for the 25–29 victory by Kiwi Ben Phillips despite an overall time of 9:06:11 (59:47 swim, 4:52:31 bike, 3:07:34 run). “That was the hardest I have had to dig in an Ironman. The swim was pretty choppy, I swam pretty slow... I didn’t have much legs in the bike but power was probably 30–40 watts off what I wanted to ride,” he said. “I ran pretty good considering I have probably only had seven weeks of run training. That last 14km I really had to dig deep.” He is now looking forward to his “dirty double”, the Ironman 70.3 World Championship at Mooloolaba in September and then the big dance in Hawaii during October. For Parrearra’s Nathan Fitzakerley, it was a case of finally claiming an elusive victory. He again excelled in the swim Nathan Fitzakerley. PHOTO: GRANT EDWARDS Damien Collins. PHOTO: SCOTTY FARRELL despite the tough conditions, posting a time of 52:18. He then “It was brutal coming back into He had tried two times with a show...but everything is stayed controlled on the bike with town.” previously at Hawaii, but was building in the right direction.” an effort of 5:04:26 despite some The effort ensured Fitzy would sidelined due to injury and Other impressive performances tough head winds on the return get a spot in the Hawaii Ironman, sickness. on Sunday came in the 70.3, with journey to Cairns, before finishing living up to his promise to that he Fitzy has dropped weight now Bonnie Atherton winning her age off with a 3:26:51 marathon for an would race alongside close mate that he has overcome sickness group, while David Chick was overall time of 9:29:00. Jason Cheshire who had already concerns, and is the lightest he second. Carmel Atkinson and But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. qualified. has been since 2010. Kate Gazzard were both fifth in “I lost my CO2 and spare on the “When I crossed the finish line “I have been working on some their respective age groups. bike so I though ‘let’s not get a flat over there last year, my wife little bits and pieces with my run. We are still waiting on today’. And I was uncomfortable Nathasha knew I was That run I was happy with, but I confirmation of results, we’ll have on the bike and I couldn’t get into disappointed and she said you’ll nee to be running four-minute Ks full Cairns Ironman and 70.3 a rhythm,” he said. have to come back.” at Sunny Coast worlds to be in coverage in the next Mecca.

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WET weather failed to deter a strong field who took to the trails of Garapine for the third round of the SEQ Gravity Enduro on June 5. ’s Lindsay Klein showed some impressive form, posting the fastest overall time of the day with 13:48.18 over the five time stages ahead of his return to the Enduro World Series. Lindsay, a civil engineer, was the quickest down all trails throughout the event. It was a close contest between the elite men, with 40 seconds separating Ryan Leutton Daryl Allen is now officially the oldest person in the world to complete an Ultraman, which he completed (14:10.72), Jack Wright (14:32.30), last month at Noosa. He is pictured with Juan Battista Arroyo of Spain. PHOTO: BARRY ALSOP Daniel Hallam (14:45.32), Hayden Wright (14:45.44) and Ryan Chesney (14:55.54). Sunshine Coast rider and Cycle Pushed to the brink Zone Mooloolaba mechanic Jacob Cross said the soggy Jim Fagan kilometres. I could have happily conditions made things collapsed on the ground and RESULTS challenging, and most riders had SIXTY-six-year-old grandfather of probably died. at least one off. three Daryl Allen is now officially “It wouldn’t have bothered me.” Daryl Allen at Ultraman “Two of the tracks were pretty the oldest person in the world to Daryl is a retired stockbroker Australia 2016: gnarly, Dumb It Down and complete the gruelling 515km from Sydney and his extraordinary 10km swim: ...... 3:21:16 Bullseye. The whole way was Ultraman endurance test. effort was sponsored. 145km ride: ...... 6:32:02 roots, ruts and rocks and It was dusk on Noosa’s Main As a result the charity he has One day: ...... 9:53:18 everything was covered in moss,” Beach when, cheered on by supported for 20 years, Youth 273km ride: ...... 11:51:55 he said. spectators and fellow competitors, Insearch, received $66,000. 420km bike total: ...... 18:23:57 Locals were scarce on the he crossed the finishing line on It delivers early intervention for Two days: ...... 21:45:13 podium, with Angela Williams May 16, having just completed a young people, aged between 14 84.3km run: ...... 11:58:45 second in elite female (18:19.99), 10km swim and 146km bike ride and 20, who are at risk. Total: ...... 33:43:58 36 Steven Butler (15:13.77) snared (day one), a 273.8km bike ride “I saw a segment on television gold and Robert Stone secured (day two) and an 84.3km run (day about it and it struck a chord with Usually, about 40 competitors silver in masters (15:15.09), Jimmy three). me,” he said. take part each time and since Dawson was third in veterans Each day must be completed in “So I decided to get off my arse 1983, only 1208 athletes have ever (15:42.92), Jay Butler won 12 hours and Daryl, while within and do something. finished the punishing course. under-19s (14:36.37) while Sam the required times for the first two “So far my colleagues have Ultraman Australia event Butler was the quickest in days, had only a heart stopping 90 raised about $1 million.” co-ordinator Dayle Jordan said the under-15s (17:02.81). seconds to spare on the last day. The first Ultraman has been held average age of competitors was Due to dry conditions and “I’ve never been so absolutely regularly in Hawaii since 1983 and about 40 and the youngest this recent works undertaken at Mt shot,” he said. has also taken place in Canada year was 25. Joyce by Trailworx and BMS, the “It was only my crew and friends and Florida. “Daryl’s feat in doing what he round was moved to Garapine. It jogging with me and urging me on Last year Noosa was the venue did at the age of 66 is absolutely is hoped it will return to Mt Joyce that got me through the last three for the first Ultraman Australia. amazing,” she said. on June 26. LOOKING TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOURSELF? Let T:Zero Multisport guide you on your journey to the finish line

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UNIVERSITY of the Sunshine years. Coast’s reigning sportsperson of Is it fair to say you’ve come the year, world champion of age in the past 12 months? para-cyclist Kyle Bridgwood was It’s been pretty awesome and last month named in the somewhat unexpected to be Australian Paralympic squad to honest. Especially winning the head to the Rio games in (world time trial) and then a September. second one on the track, that was Kyle was a talented a real surprise. The way the race able-bodied cyclist before an panned-out it just worked in my horrific leg injury in 2011 changed favour. his life forever. Now, at 26 years But you’ve clearly put a lot of old, with hard work his currency, hard work into it? Kyle has booked a ticket to his Most weeks are slightly first Paralympics and will different depending on what compete in the road race and event’s coming up or things going time trail, as well as the track time on in normal day life with uni and trial and individual pursuit. that sort of stuff. But generally, I What was it like to be spend about 25 hours a week announced in the team? training with gym as well. Then My whole year’s been basically travel in between sessions down built around working towards it. to Brisbane. Yo u’re on the go all Last year winning the world day nearly. championships time trial was a What do you hope to get out big one and that’s when my eyes of the Olympic experience? opened towards the possibly of I think that’s the whole thing, going to Rio. It’s all happened the experience. I think it’s going pretty quickly to be honest. to be incredible, especially in Rio. How long have you been in It’ll be incredible to go there and Kyle Bridgwood is bound for Rio with the Paralympic squad. the sport? experience the culture, that’ll Before (taking up para-cycling) count for a lot. the competition is pretty stiff. My and the games? I was cycling as an able-bodied Do you dare to dream about best chance is probably in the We’ll travel to Europe in July athlete in Townsville. In winning a medal? road time trial. and train and compete there para-cycling it’s been about three I’m aiming at a gold medal. But What happens between now before heading straight to Rio. Cycling star fears Australian Olympic team will have Green tinge

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Triathlon Queensland TITLE HOLDER SUNSHINE Coast Tri Academy’s Finnlea Barlow has secured Finnlea Barlow’s 2015 - 16 Triathlon Queensland top honours State Championship Titles: at the annual Champions of ■ Moreton Bay Triathlon – Queensland Awards for the 2015 – 16 Sprint State 2015-16 triathlon season. Champion 7-9 years Racing in the 7-9 years age ■ Kawana Aqauthlon – group, Finnlea claimed two Aquathlon State Champion 7-9 impressive titles; 2016-17 Nissan years State Series Age Group Champion ■ Kingscliff Triathlon – 7-9 years and Triathlon Standard Distance State Queensland Nissan State Series Champion 7-9 years under-16 Female Triathlete of the ■ TreX Cross Triathlon – Cross Year 2016-17. Triathlon State Champion 7-9 Finnlea is a champion in the years making, earning herself four state champion titles this season. the best runner to be the best Finnlea also did well to place triathlete,” she said. first in her age group at Nissan “I get very inspired by just State Series races; Hervey Bay watching other people do 100, QTS round four and QTS triathlons and try so hard. I have round five, all events boasting a made friends through the Nissan hotly contested field. State Series who I would never On her journey so far Finnlea have met if it wasn’t for triathlons. I shares why she can’t get enough can’t wait till next season - bigger of triathlon: “I started doing them distances here I come!” as soon as I was old enough.” Congratulations to Finnlea “I love triathlons because you Barlow on an outstanding triathlon don’t have to be the best season, supported by her local Finnlea Barlow has enjoyed a stellar triathlon season. swimmer or the best bike rider or club Sunshine Coast Tri Academy. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED Ironman looks to turn the screw on bike leg cheats

THOSE who want to motor in the combat “technological fraud” (also “Athletes who choose to gain athletes have transitioned to the bike leg of a triathlon are in the known as mechanical fraud). advantage by such means run. sights of scrutineers. Ironman is partnering with the undermine the trust and norms of “The UCI is committed to Concealed motors have been Union Cycliste Internationale to our community, the tenet of fair eradicating technological fraud debated in recent years - but the leverage the latest technology to competition, and the and will collaborate with Ironman most notable bust was Belgian combat the concealment of accomplishment of completing the on best practices to help keep the cyclo-cross racer Femke van den motors or other artificial entire race under one’s own sport of triathlon fair,” UCI Driessche who was banned for six accelerating devices by athletes power.” technical manager said Mark years after one of the devices was looking to gain an unfair Ironman will be actively Barfield. discovered in her bike during a advantage. inspecting bicycles at races The penalty for technological world championships event in “Technological fraud is contrary around the world – including all fraud will be disqualification from January. to the spirit of Ironman and of fair championship races. Inspections the relevant event and indefinite Ironman has strengthened its play,” said Ironman chief executive will primarily occur following the suspension from all Ironman global competition rules to officer Andrew Messick. bike portion of the event, after events.

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Vani Naidoo [email protected] THE A-Class has done great things for Mercedes-Benz since its arrival in 2012, dominating the pointy end of the luxury small-car segment, and this mid-life update is building on that momentum by bringing new, younger conquests to the brand. There are a few nips and tucks for the exterior and a handful more inclusions but it is under the bonnet that the most work has been done, with the model tested here, the A250 Sport, a major benefactor, swapping its front-wheel drive system for an all-wheel version that brings more The powerful little Mercedes-Benz A250 Sport. PHOTO: MARK BRAMLEY grip and stability but also the ability to tailor your ride. Comfort You’ve got to love red seat belts – so bold, brash and instantly fun. That they are partnered with super supportive seats is a further advantage ensuring that while the interior of the A250 has not changed much, it probably didn’t need to anyway. The red is echoed in the trim, both on the seats and around the dash, with the turbine air vent outlines a particular highlight. true and flat through corners but blind spot assist, lane keeping The flat-bottomed steering with softer edges to add comfort assist, adaptive cruise control and VITAL STATISTICS wheel feels nice in the hand, the over bumps even on poor roads. collision prevention assist. controls are logically set out and Dynamic Select allows drivers to Running costs Model: Mercedes-Benz A250 the 20.3cm colour screen that choose from Comfort, Sport, The introduction of the all-wheel Sport 4Matic. fronts Benz’s COMAND Individual and Eco modes with the drive system has dropped Details: Five-door infotainment system is difficult to transmission, suspension and consumption to 6.7 litres/100km. all-wheel-drive compact fault other than that it would make steering settings changing Warranty is three years unlimited premium hatch. more sense for it to be an actual accordingly. Sport was our mode kilometres with fixed-price Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder touchscreen. of choice for much of the week, servicing an optional extra. turbo-petrol generating The rear seat is now much more with the sharper response and Practicality maximum power of 160kW @ comfortable to sit on although improved steering feel keeping our The A-class as a whole has been 5500rpm and peak torque of headroom is still a compromise for interest, although Comfort is a major success story for 350Nm @ 1200-4000rpm. taller passengers and legroom is satisfying enough if you prefer a Mercedes-Benz in attracting Transmission: Seven-speed dependent on the generosity of more relaxed drive. younger buyers to the brand with automatic. those in front. There is no doubt you can have dynamics of the A250 an Consumption: 6.7 litres/100km The boot (at 341 litres) is a bit on some fun here. Whether you are advantage for more enthusiastic (combined average). the small side yet even so we bustling around town or stretching drivers. Bottom line plus on roads: managed to fit a three-quarter out on the highway, the A250 The all-wheel drive system has $53,500. cello in there so it’s best not to Sport feels accomplished under taken away some of the Website: complain too bitterly. foot. The seven-speed gearbox sharpness and a lot of the steering www.mbsunshinecoast.com.au On the road shifts smoothly without straining feel but it has also all but nullified This A250 Sport is a touch more for the optimum gear, handling is the tendency to stick out its rear front there is a more aggressive powerful, up just 5kW mind you, crisp and the all-round when pushed quickly through a stance and re-profiled headlights. with torque the same at 350Nm, performance quite fabulous. corner. The look is understated but with but it is the move to all-wheel drive What do you get? Like most luxury brands Benz enough awe to turn heads. that is the catalyst for change. You are not going to feel like the has a number of optional The lowdown The 4Matic system offers torque poor cousin in this A250 with a packages, useful features that Benz has done well here by using to the wheels that need it most, host of standard inclusions really should be offered as the mid-cycle update to not only noticeably improving traction, featuring keyless entry with standard given the price. address some of the which, when coupled with new push-button start, AMG 18-inch Funky factor shortcomings of the previous adaptive suspension dampers alloys and body kit, LED You have to look closely to see the model but to also ensure that this make for an enjoyable, energetic headlights, dual-zone climate changes in the new A250 but A250 Sport has at heart the drive. The outgoing A250 model control, panoramic sunroof, that’s hardly a hardship given the practical performance that will was high on performance but low ambient lighting and COMAND outgoing unit was so pleasing on continue to keep it relevant. on ride comfort but these infotainment system with 8.0-inch the eye. Improved ride quality certainly continuously variable dampers colour screen and Apple CarPlay. Designers have added new tail enhances the experience offering seem to do the trick with the Safety is five star but cheekily you lights to a reshaped bumper with up fun and frivolity in a classy suspension sharp enough to stay have to hand over more money for dual exhaust cutouts while at the package.

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RIDE the flats toward Boreen Point, mountain bike in the nearby COOROIBAH forests...and with five bedrooms there is room for bikes alone. 54 Edington Dr Set on a private 5648sq m, hidden behind lots of lush native 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 5 Car, Pool and tropical fauna is this home Features: Designer home on with a difference. 0.56ha with pool, office, The architectural design stands hardwood floors, fireplace, two out from most homes and blends living areas, solar, shed, extra in with country living. carport Everything is huge in this Price: $799,000 property, five big bedrooms, three Agent: Marie Fetterplace at bathrooms, study/office, two Ray White Noosa River separate living areas, massive Contact: 0412 789 054 kitchen. Inspection: By appointment There are lush mixed hardwood floors throughout, carpet in bedrooms and vaulted 3m ceilings in the living areas. The rest of the house has 2.4metre ceilings, giving the home a very open bright and airy feel. A family room has a fireplace for cosy winter evenings while the dining area is adjacent to the dream kitchen, with storage galore. The living area is totally separate with lots of timber louvres, ideal as gazebo to escape to with a good them has an ensuite. a media room or an escape for book surrounded by tropical In the middle of these two Mum and Dad. gardens. wings, the main bathroom is easily The kitchen/family area Opening out to the deck and accessed by all bedrooms. overlooks and opens out to a overlooking the pool, the main Internal entry to the home from the massive covered deck area, like bedroom has a huge ensuite, double garage. another room with space for double vanities, bath, shower and Lots of extras that come with comfy cane lounges to relax on, separate loo, walk-in robe. the property, solar hot water, 24 table and chairs, a wall of In this wing of the home there panels electricity grid 5kw, bore cupboards with the barbecue are two more bedrooms plus the with good supply of water, 10,000 built-in, ideal for outdoor living and study/office. litre concrete water tank, 9m x 7m shed, 3m high, ideal for caravan or entertaining. In the other wing are another shed, 2.7 ht (three-bay, two doors boat. Access in to the fully-fenced This overlooks the pool with two generous bedrooms, one of plus workshop), carport next to property is by a circular driveway.

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All the gear The latest and greatest...

New to Allez Sport at Mooloolaba, the Nike Free RN Distance running shoe (left) features Lunarlon cushioning with large hexagonal flex grooves for more natural motion with the soft comfort you need for longer runs. RRP $180. Meanwhile the Nike Free RN Flyknit has a newly designed midsole The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33 combines a classic look with pattern that expands, flexes and contracts with your foot with responsive cushioning and a locked-down fit to help you stay every step. Its sock-like upper provides the incredible fit of Flyknit quick and comfortable during everyday runs or for total comfort throughout your run. RRP $200. demanding races. A unique channel on the outsole helps to smooth out your footstrike for a stable ride on the track or on the street. Check them out at Allez Sport Mooloolaba, RRP $180.

Be a star in this latest Assos kit. Not just any star, a three-pointed version. Released in collaboration with the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team's Pace Wheels are proving to be the race wheel set of choice for cycling club, the Works_Team, this triathletes who want results, including Tim Franklin who rode the unique jersey with matching bib knicks Pace 9.0 wheelset (RRP $1995) in this year’s Ultraman to finish in and socks is a celebration of the second place. Pace Wheels’ full carbon clinchers, featuring Toray partnership. RRP $539 at Cycle Zone carbon fibre, Sapim spokes and CNC machined straight-pull alloy Mooloolaba. hubs, have been designed to ideally balance lightness, strength and aerodynamics to provide enhanced performance for triathletes at a very competitive price. Check out www.pacewheels.com.au for their full range available for purchase or hire.

Set to arrive this week is the first trail running shoe line from the award-winning Swiss “On” brand that offers a true alternative as it is incredibly light and flexible yet comes with superior cushioning and advanced grip. Check them out at Trilogy Cycles, Noosa Junction, RRP $239.

Keep those fingers warm this winter with Louis Garneau Introducing the new Orca 226 Kompress Short Sleeve Trisuit - if Gloves. Cycle Zome you’re looking for a race suit that will improve aerodynamics, Mooloolaba has a full range, decrease muscle fatigue, naturally keep you cool, and provide RRP $39-$79. maximum comfort over long distances. Ezi Sports is excited to be one of the first in Australia to stock them. Visit www.ezisports.com.au.RRP $239. Page 20. Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca Planner

Send us your events: Upcoming Sunshine Coast events [email protected] Date Event Distance Location Website

June 18 Wild Horseat TheWild Horse at Night trailrun is a25km, 16.5km Wild Horse www.runqueensland.com NightTrailRun or 10km trail run through theGlasshouse Mountain Mountainsatnight.This is afun,participation‐ based runaimed at raising funds forcharity. All runs startat6pm,entry fees are: 10km $30, 16.5km $37.50,25km$45. June 19 Caloundra Foreshore funrunsincluding 10kmand 3km. The Caloundra www.caloundrafunrun.com Foreshore Fun 10km starts at Golden Beachand finishes at Moffat Run Headland. June 26 Interclub cycling Hosted by HamiltonWheelersCycling Club, Lakesidewww.scccracing.wix.com/sccc race one between HWCC, Uni and Sunshine Coast Cycling Club. June 26 NoosaOpen Day Try an ocean swim in arelaxed,social atmosphere NoosaHeads www.worldseriesswims.com.au oceanswims (events are not timed).Swimwith fins/flippers. There arefouroptions to choose from:1km (1 lap), 2km (2 laps),3km (3 laps), 5km (5 laps). July3 Sunshine Coast SunshineCoastCyclingClubcriterium Skippy Park www.scccracing.wix.com/sccc Cycling Club crit championships,all grades. championship July3 Wide Bay Round two of the three‐hourcross‐country enduro Fraser Coast www.facebook.com/frasercoastmtb Mountain Bike MTB Series. Thethree race serieswill featurearace club Series hostedbyeachclub and is designedtoencourage new riders to the sportand also cater for themore experienced rider. There arealso junior races and a shorter 1.5hourridefor those startingout at mountainbiking. July9 Sunshine Coast Twilight runatthe Universityofthe SunshineCoast. Sippy Downs www.atlasmultisports.com.au Run Series race Run options include 2km, 5kmor10km. The flat, four fast course hasresulted in plenty of personalbest resultsinpreviousyears andachance for new runners to test themselves in asafe and unique environment. All events finish with a300m lapof the world class standard athletics track. June 26 Interclub cycling Interclub racing between HWCC, Uni andSunshine Nundah www.scccracing.wix.com/sccc race two Coast CyclingClub. July24 Pomona King of TheKing of the Mountain Festival in Pomona, Pomonawww.kingofthemountain.com.au the Mountain Queensland is an all‐day event for the wholefamily, climaxing with theBendigo Bank International MountainChallengewhere competitors run up the face of Mount Cooroora for the4.2kmround trip. Also3km family funrun,2.8km dash and kids 4x700m. July24 Flinders Tour TheFlinders Tour is a12.5km(10am), 26km (9am) Beerburrum www.glasshousetrailseries.com and52km (7am) trailruns in the Glasshouse Mountains. Cut off time for all events is 2pm. July24 SunshineCoast Road race featuringall grades forSunshine Coast Rosemountwww.scccracing.wix.com/sccc Cycling Club road Cycling Club. race June 31 Interclub cycling Between Hamilton Wheelers Cycling Club, Uniand Glasshouse www.scccracing.wix.com/sccc race three SunshineCoastCyclingClub.Men's A68km (5 laps) Mountains 7am, Men'sB68km (5 laps)7.02am, Men'sC55km (4 laps)7.04am, Women's A/B55km (4 laps), 7.06am, Women's C/D 41km (3 laps)7.08am, Men's D41km (3 laps)7.10am. August 13‐14 Mountain Bike Saturday will featurethe Queensland sprint and SunshineCoastwww.sunshineorienteers.com.au Orienteering middle distance championships, as well as round six State Series and seven of the state series. On theSunday is the long course championship.Mountain bike orienteering combines trail riding and navigation.

August 13‐14 NoosaStrade Take aweekend off‐roadwiththe 33km Piccolo Noosa www.noosa‐stradebianche.com.au Bianche Fondo forthose wantinganintroductiontothe ‘stradebianche’, or gravel roads. On Sunday there are two course options: the 133kmgran fondo, or the 89km medio fondo.

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August 14 Maroochy River Amarathon paddling raceonthe MaroochyRiver Maroochy River www.maroochyriverpaddle.com.au Paddle starting upstream at the DunethinRock Scout Camp andtravellingdownstream with the out‐going tide to finish 17km later in Eudlo Creekatthe Sunshine CoastPaddlesports Club. Open to racing kayaks, sea kayaks and fishing kayaks; dragon boatsand outriggercanoes; surf spec skisand ocean racing skis; stand‐up paddle boards; Canadian canoe, plastic sit‐on‐topand anything else youmight wish to paddle. August 14 RainbowBeach TheRainbowBeach Trail Running Festival has 43km, RainbowBeach www.runqueensland.com Trail Running 25km and10kmrunningevents. Festival August 14 SunshineCoast Road race featuring all grades for Sunshine Coast North Arm www.scccracing.wix.com/sccc Cycling Club road Cycling Club. race champs August 19 CricksFun Run Kick off the 7SunshineCoastMarathon and Mooloolaba www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au CommunityRun Festivalwith a1km run on the esplanade. Numberscappedat200. August 20‐21 RainbowBeach Therace gives participants have the opportunity to Rainbow Beachwww.rainbowbeachtriathlon.com.au Double Triathlon race an Olympic distancetriathlonbycompleting two‘sprintdistance’ events, consistingof750m swim/20km ride/5km run, over two consecutive days. AlsoActive Kids Triathlon(race runinage groups) and Active First Timers Triathlon. August 21 SunshineCoast Annualrunning festival,including 2km, 5km, 10km, Alexandra www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au Marathon and 21.1km and42.2km runs through Alexandra Headland Community Headland, Mooloolaba andMaroochydore. Festival August 21 WideBay Round threeofthe three‐hourcross‐country www.facebook.com/gympiebikes MountainBike enduro MTB Series. The threerace series will Series feature aracehosted by eachcluband is designed to encourage new riders to the sportand also cater for the moreexperienced rider. Thereare also junior racesand ashorter 1.5hour ride for those starting outatmountainbiking. September3 SunshineCoast Road race featuring allgrades forSunshine Coast Eudlo www.scccracing.wix.com/sccc Cycling Club road Cycling Club. race September3‐11 Cycle Theridestarts in Woodford and ends in the Woodford www.cycleqld.bq.org.au Queensland spectacularHervey Bay. Stagedonquiet country 2016 Adventure roads, theridewill travelthrough Maleny, Tour Kenilworth, Gympie, Rainbow Beach, Maryborough and Burrum Headsbefore finishing in Hervey Bay.

September4 Ironman70.3 Theworld’s best agegroup and professional Mooloolaba www.ironman.com World triathleteswill convergefor theIronman70.3 World Championship Championship.Morethan 3000athletes will compete over a1.9kmswim, 90km bike and21.1km runcourse. September10‐ GlasshouseTrail TheGlasshouse 100isa100 mile, 100km, 50km, Beerburrum www.glasshousetrailseries.com 11 Series ‐ 34km and11.3km trail runinthe Glasshouse Glasshouse100 Mountains, Beerburrum, Queensland. September11 12‐HourMS CottonTreeAquaticCentre on the SunshineCoast CottonTree www.msswimathon.com.au Swimathon will hostits inaugural MS Swimathon event to raise vital fundstohelppeoplelivingwithmultiple sclerosis (MS). September18 TheMtCooroora A4hour or 8hour run on a1.2kmlap at Mt Pomonawww.mtcoorooraendurancechallenge. Endurance Cooroora runsolo or in relay teampairs or triples. com Challenge Each lap takes you up a1.2km, 280m ascent, before descending alongthe same route.Alsoafundraiser for theChildren'sHospital Foundation and the Humpty DumptyFoundation CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Page 22. Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca Planner

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September24‐ SunshineCoast Includes King and Queenofthe Mountain at CottonTree www.sccyclefest.com.au 25 CycleFest Palmwoods on theSaturday morning,then in the afternoon there will be astreet criterium at Cotton Treewith six events.Onthe Sunday.There is the 100km (with 1000m of elevation) grand fondo from CottonTree riders will travel throughAlexandra Headland,Buderim, Bli Bli, Yandina, Eumundi, Verridale, Peregian Beach, CoolumBeach, Marcoola,Mudjimba, TwinWaters, BliBli and Maroochydore. There will alsobea25km ridefrom Port ArkwrighttoCotton Tree. September24‐ SunshineCoast Anine‐daycelebration of cycling on the Sunshine SunshineCoast www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au October 2 Bike Week Coast. Bike Week encouragespeopleofall ages, sizesand cycling abilities to getinto thesaddle by offering apacked scheduleofevents duringthe week. October 1 Atlas Multisports Thethird of four freestyleclinicswith Duane Buderim www.atlasmultisports.com.au Freestyle Clinic CannellofMakin’Waves Swim School.This is a freestyleclinicthatwill improve your techniqueand increaseyourswim speed. Ideal for triathletes and open water swimmers. This clinicisstructuredfor swimmers of alllevels and abilities. October 2 SunshineCoast Criteriumracefeaturingall grades forSunshine Caloundra www.scccracing.wix.com/sccc Cycling Club King CoastCyclingClub. Kunda October 6 SunshineCoast Thursday nightcriterium racing featuringall grades Caloundra www.scccracing.wix.com/sccc Cycling Club crit forSunshine CoastCycling Club. October 12 Ride2Work Day Ditch the carand ride to work. This SunshineCoast SunshineCoast www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Council initiativeinclude acommunity breakfast in three locations plus but in the chancetowin a $1000 bike shop voucher for anyone that registers. October 16 MalenyLions Theevent hasa21km half marathon, 10km and Malenywww.malenyblackallrange.qld.lions.org. Mountain View 5km fun runs, and a3km fun runand walk.The au/projectsmvc Challenge Maleny Lions stagethis event to raise fundsfor the LionsMedical Research Foundation.

October 22 Blackall 100 The100km trailrun traversesthe Blackall Range, Mapleton www.runqueensland.com taking in the SunshineCoastGreat Walk. With a primary 100kmevent, supported by a50km event, hasgenerouscut‐offs of 25 and28hours applyfor the 50km and100km respectively. October 22‐23 BribieIslandTri Four‐triathlonseries.Points scored from all four BribieIslandwww.bribietri.com Series roundone triathlon, mustdothreeraces to qualify for series prizes. Series entriesreceive adiscounttoall four triathlons and seriesgift. Long course –750m swim, 20km cycle,5km run. Short course ‐ 300mswim 10km cycle 3km run.Activekids and first timers racesare staged on the Saturday. October 23 Spring Swim TheSpring Swim includes events for every ability, Mooloolaba www.worldseriesswims.com.au SunshineCoast from kids and beginners throughtocompetitive swimmersand triathletes in training. Distances include 3.8km, 2km, 1km as well as junior giants 300m (8‐16 years)and 1km (10‐16 years). October 26 Endura Run In 2016the EnduraNoosa Run Swim Runwill Noosa www.ap.ironman.com Swim Run include the Schools AquathlonChallenge. 8‐13 years‐ 500mrun/200m swim/ 500 run. 14 years and over ‐ 1.5kmrun/750m swim/1.5km run.

October 28 NoosaBreakfast Comedressed in pink and join some ofAustralia's Noosa www.ap.ironman.com Fun Run premier runner's to run5km and raise awareness andfunds forthe National Breast Cancer Foundation.

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October 28 ArenaNoosa Getinvolved in oneofAustralia's premier ocean Noosa www.ap.ironman.com 1000 Ocean swims on one of Australia's bestknownbeaches.All Swim ages and abilities are encouragedtoenter. October 29 Noosa NoosaParadecomesalive for the ASICS Bolt, Noosa www.ap.ironman.com Multisport Australia's premier5km roadrace, as well as a Festival criterium cyclingrace. October 30 NoosaTriathlon Olympic distancetriathlon (1500mswim, 40km Noosawww.ap.ironman.com ride, 10kmrun). November 12 Kawana Still to be confirmedbyTriathlon Queensland, the Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au Aquathlon aquathlonproved popularlastyear. Full distance include 2.5kmrun/1000m swim/2.5km run; Enticer 300m swim/2kmrun;Junior10‐11 years 200m swim/1km runand Mini (7‐9years)100m swim/500m run. November 12 Open water Organisedaspart of theQueensland Tri Series, the Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au swim open water swimevents will be staged over500m, 1000m and 1500m. November 13 Queensland Tri Round four of the seven‐round triathlon series. Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au Series Distances include QTS400m swim/15kmbike/4km run;Enticer200m swim/7.5km bike/2kmrun and Kool Kids 100m swim/2km bike/500m run. November 26 Atlas Multisports Thelastoffourfreestyleclinics with Duane Cannell Buderim www.atlasmultisports.com.au Freestyle Clinic of Makin’ WavesSwim School. December 10‐11 Bribie IslandTri Four‐triathlon series. Pointsscoredfromall four Bribie Island www.bribietri.com Seriesround two triathlon, mustdothree racestoqualify forseries prizes. Long course–1kmswim, 30kmcycle, 8km run.Short course ‐ 300m swim 10km cycle 3km run. Active kids andfirst timers races are stagedonthe Saturday. December 18 Buderim 9Climbnine Buderim hills,covering 75km, within Buderim www.buderim9.com.au three hours. Participants also raise money for the Cerebral Palsy League. December 28‐31 Atlas Multisports Kick‐start the yearwith an intensive triathlon SunshineCoast www.atlasmultisports.com.au Christmas training block, with optionsfor advanced (four Training Block days), intermediate (three days) andbeginner(two days). Endurance training, swimand run skills and drills, pilates,nutrition andtransitiontechnique. January10, Haresand Thedistancesthis yearare 52km, 10kmand 5km Woodford www.glasshousetrailseries.com 2016 Hounds trailrun solorunsand a52km relay for2,3or4person teams. A10kmwalk has also been added. February 5, Queensland Tri Round six of the seven‐round triathlonseries. Caloundra www.qldtriseries.com.au 2017 Series Distances include QTSSprint 750m swim/20km bike/5km run; Super Sprint 400m swim/15km bike/4km run; Enticer200m swim/5km bike/2km runand KoolKids 100m swim/2km bike/500m run. February 11‐12, NoosaSummer In 2017, the event expandstoafull weekend Noosa Heads www.worldseriesswims.com.au 2017 Swim program.Itoffersarange of distances for every ability, from junior events to marathon distances where seasoned swimmerscan pushtheir limits. Distances include 3km, 2km,1km,and juniors 1km and 300m. February 11‐12, Bribie IslandTri Four‐triathlon series. Pointsscoredfromall four Bribie Island www.bribietri.com 2017 Seriesround triathlon, mustdothreeraces to qualify forseries three prizes. Long course –1km swim, 30kmcycle, 8km run. Short course ‐ 300m swim 10km cycle 3km run. Active kids andfirst timersracesare staged on the Saturday. March 11012 Bribie Island Tri Four‐triathlon series. Pointsscoredfromall four Bribie Island www.bribietri.com Seriesround four triathlon, mustdothree racestoqualify forseries prizes. Series entriesreceive adiscounttoall four triathlons and series gift. Long course –750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run. Shortcourse ‐ 300mswim 10km cycle 3km run. Activekids and first timers racesare staged on the Saturday. April30, 2017 TooMoo 220Supportedridefrom Toowoomba to Mooloolaba Toowoomba to www.toomoo220.com which raises moneyfor charity. Mooloolaba

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